Laura
Nanny in London: Havering (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jun 2015 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 05 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a responsible, committed person with a positive attitude. I have completed a Master’s degree in Education, Culture and Society at St Mary’s University, Twickenham and worked as a base camp leader and educator for two years at an outdoor forest school nursery setting for children aged two to five years. I have nine years of experience working with children of various ages and obtain a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree and CACHE Level 3 Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) qualification. I am looking for ad hoc / babysitting opportunities.
My Experience
Base Camp Leader
September 2021 - July 2022
• Led day-to-day running of an outdoor base camp, delegating and supporting educators around the site, while ensuring a safe and high-quality learning environment for children aged two to five years old
• Created a positive team culture for educators by imparted key knowledge and skills, supporting their CPD and completing and recording vital checks to effectively run setting operations
Outdoor Educator
September 2020 - September 2021
• Successfully delivered high-quality child-centred outdoor learning experiences for children aged two to five years old in a forest setting through free-flow play, in an unpredictable, potentially high-risk environment
• Educate and actively supported children to develop individuality, empathy and resilience through holistic, open-ended opportunities in nature - supported with frequent observations, assessments and two-year-old checks in line with the EYFS
Nanny
May 2019 - July 2020
• Supported the personal needs and educative development for two siblings aged seven and fourteen years old through prepared nutritious meals and balanced, enriching activities through indoor and outdoor play
• Encouragement and adult guidance through daily reading comprehension, writing and school homework
January 2018 - May 2019
• Supported the personal care and educative development for two siblings aged four and seven years old through a range of planned, stimulating activities to encourage their imagination and collaboration with one another
• Effectively lead and encouraged both children in the development of their phonetic awareness, reading comprehension and mathematics, alongside supporting the learning required for the 7+ exams
Team Member
November 2015 - December 2019
• Upheld the responsibilities of the day to day running of a soft play centre - implemented excellent customer service by providing a consistently clean, stimulating and safe space for children and families to play together
SEND Placement Student
December 2017 - May 2018
• To develop and learn from the lives of young children with SEND, I chose to do an early years placement as part of my undergraduate degree, supporting children aged five to eight years old with a range of complex health and learning needs
• Successfully encouraged the children’s sensory awareness through resourceful play opportunities and supported the adaptations needed for their physical requirements, to ensure fulfilling, enjoyable learning and developmental experiences
Primary Placement Student
September 2015 - June 2016
• Extended the learning and development of children in reception and year one by taking an active role in planning and preparing activities and resources, particularly supporting reading comprehension, phonics and writing, in accordance with the EYFS and national curriculum
Nursery Placement Student
September 2014 - June 2015
• Productively assisted in observations and assessments of each area of children’s development, planned and implemented activities, encouraged play opportunities, supported care routines and individual/additional needs of children aged six months to five years old
My Qualifications
Master’s degree - Education, Culture and Society - Distinction
Bachelor’s degree - Early Childhood Studies - First Class Honours
CACHE Level 3 Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - A* 420 UCAS points
My Availability
Please message for availability.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Nannying from £13.00 per hour (gross)
£13 an hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 04/08/2022)
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